Amazon, Walmart and the world's biggest retailers are making port congestion and pollution...
Story Date: 12/1/2021

 

Source: Moira Ritter, WRAL, 11/30/21

 
The supply chain is facing major blockages, and container ships are heaping pollution into communities near the congested ports. The biggest offenders are, unsurprisingly, the world's biggest retailers, according to a new report Tuesday conducted by environmental organizations Stand.earth and Pacific Environment. The report shows that goods imported to the United States by Walmart, Target, Amazon and IKEA between 2018 and 2020 

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